After finishing dinner at Sushiholic, my friend and I were still hungry and decided to try out Duotian Fish Soup Noodles. The restaurant is located at the 1st Avenue plaza along with Fortune City, T&T Supermarket, Thai Son and Venice Garden. As for the food, the restaurant serves "build your own" noodles (like Deer Garden and Cattle Cafe), congee and clay pot rice, along with Hong Kong style cafe food.
When we walked in, the interior surprised us. The restaurant looks clean and is fairly large. In addition, the seating arrangements are not cramped. Not sure why but we were expecting a sort of run down Chinese restaurant. Furthermore, the staff was friendly!
WATERCRESS FISH SOUP WITH RICE NOODLES AND SLICED BEEF BRISKET AS WELL AS FRESH BEAN CURD ($7.95).
The soup base tastes a bit weak and has a very mild fish broth, which may be good for those who prefer light as well as clear tastes. However, most may consider the broth bland. Personally, I think it is fine because I fall under the first category. As for the ingredients, the slices of brisket taste very chewy and the noodles are perfectly cooked, not mushy or hard.
CLAY POT RICE WITH EGG ($1.00), DRIED CURED DUCK AND CHINESE STYLE PORK BELLY ($8.95).
But, unfortunately the clay pot should have been cooked longer and the taste from the smoked meats are not fused with the rice. As a result, it defeats the purpose of a clay pot rice. Despite the lack of taste, the bottom of rice has a nice crust but personally, I find the taste more important.
HORLICK, AND MATCHA SLUSH ($2.00) WITH ICE CREAM ($0.50).
TOTAL: $42.40 + TIP $5.60 = $48.00.Overall the food is okay, but the clay pot rice could be a lot better.
POSITIVES
- Large and clean restaurant
- Friendly staff
NEGATIVES
- Food could be better despite being average
LITTLE THINGS
- Build your own congee, clay pot and noodle dishes
Food: 2.5/5
Service: 2.5/5
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